Quote of the Day
"I would like to see the AFL sever its relationship with the alcohol industry."-- Australian Greens Sen. Richard Di Natale, calling for alcohol ads to be banned on broadcasts of sporting events. (THE AGE, 3/8)
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Top Stories
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Adidas Takes $344M Hit
Adidas has been forced to write off £265M ($344M) at its Reebok business during a year in which Reebok "uncovered fraud at its Indian unit, endured a strike" in the NHL and saw a 10-year U.S. football contract "come to an end," according to Simon Neville of the London GUARDIAN. The writedown "pushed the German-based business into the red" by €239M ($310M) over the last three months.
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Last Call?
Aussie lawmaker seeks ban on alcohol ads during sports broadcasts.
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Passport Control
Int'l Tennis Federation listens to players, will step up anti-doping controls.
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In Racing Trim
New Jersey F1 race promoter says construction on circuit is back on.
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Bad Reaction
UAE football boss says Platini's idea for regional Qatar World Cup is "crazy."
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Broadcast News
Lotus F1 Team signs sponsorship deal with CNBC.
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Ready For Launch
ESPN STAR Sports to launch new channel in India.
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Playing Politics
Rodman gets endorsement interest after visit with North Korean leader.
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Game On Ice
Despite success, German Hockey League won't play outdoor Winter Game in '14.
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Golden Sendoff
Sacking McLeish cost Aston Villa Owner Randy Lerner $9M.
